High tide appears on the Southeast coast

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from the evening of November 20 to November 21, the coastal areas of provinces/cities from Ho Chi Minh City to Ca Mau have the highest water level at Vung Tau station of 4.15 - 4.2m, the peak tide time is from 1 - 3am and from 2 - 5pm. The affected areas are low-lying areas and areas outside the dike.

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It is forecasted that from November 22 to 23, the highest water level in the eastern coast of the South will tend to change slowly, the highest tide peak of the day at Vung Tau station is likely to reach 4.15 - 4.25m. Warning level 1 for natural disasters due to high tides.

This is a high tide period, forecast to last until November 24. Hydrological experts note that high tides will slow down the flood drainage process on rivers in the Southeast. Low-lying coastal areas, river banks, and areas outside the dykes in the Southeast are likely to be flooded in the early morning and early afternoon. In addition, high tides during this period also increase saltwater intrusion in the fields.

To proactively respond and minimize damage caused by high tides causing flooding in the coming time, the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment recommends that affected provinces and cities closely monitor forecasts and warnings, and promptly inform authorities and people at all levels to proactively prevent them.

Authorities inspect and review coastal residential areas, dykes, dams, low-lying areas with high risk of flooding to proactively organize the relocation and evacuation of people when situations arise; clear the flow, and promptly handle construction incidents from the first hour.

Provinces and cities are ready to deploy measures to drain water and protect production; reinforce and protect aquaculture ponds; harvest crops and dry crops that are ready for harvest; prevent and combat flooding in urban areas and low-lying areas, ensuring minimal damage; notify owners of water transport vehicles about flooding to proactively take measures to ensure safety for people, vehicles, equipment and works.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/van-de-quan-tam/xuat-hien-dot-trieu-cuong-ven-bien-dong-nam-bo-20251120171323200.htm